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Bovine liver

Bovine liver is dense, smooth cattle liver, sold whole, sliced or in pieces for pan-frying, grilling, braising, pâtés or minced preparations.

Bovine liver — illustrative ingredient image

About Bovine liver

Bovine liver is the edible liver of cattle, sold fresh or frozen as a whole organ, in slices, or in pieces. Its colour ranges from deep reddish brown to brown, and its texture is dense and smooth when raw; cooked liver can become firm, with a pronounced savoury, mineral-like flavour.

It is commonly pan-fried, grilled, braised, or incorporated into pâtés and minced preparations. The cut and cooking time affect its texture, while soaking or seasoning may alter flavour but does not change the ingredient’s identity.

Ingredient type
whole food

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beef liver

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Bovine liver nutrition & diet

Bovine liver nutritional value

Reference: Beef, liver

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
119.3kcal
Protein
20.7g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
4.0g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Comparisons should distinguish raw liver from cooked liver, since cooking changes water content and the proportions measured per serving. Preparations with added fat or other ingredients are not equivalent to plain liver.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 — O032 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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